Home Before Sundown (2014)
“‘Honestly, my sainted aunt – the first eligible guy sets foot on the property and you’re making eyes at him.’ Bella launched her accusation almost as soon as their visitors had left.
‘I was not making eyes.’ ‘Were too.’ Liz looked affronted for about two seconds, but then she smiled. ‘It’s been a surprising morning.’ ‘Do tell.’ Bella was pretending to still be miffed about the chocolate cake, although she understood and forgave when Liz had explained about the distressed heifer.
‘I must... admit you can pick ’em. Jack’s not bad looking for a senior.’ Liz merely rolled her eyes.
‘And I guess I should have noticed that heifer,’ Bella said more soberly.
‘You can’t expect to see to everything, Bella. Heavens. How many head of cattle are there on this property? Four thousand? Five? There’s only so much one person can do. If anyone should feel guilty, I should for not getting out there in the heat and the sweaty thick of things.’ Liz began to gather up the mugs and plates, then paused.MoreLess
‘I was not making eyes.’ ‘Were too.’ Liz looked affronted for about two seconds, but then she smiled. ‘It’s been a surprising morning.’ ‘Do tell.’ Bella was pretending to still be miffed about the chocolate cake, although she understood and forgave when Liz had explained about the distressed heifer.
‘I must... admit you can pick ’em. Jack’s not bad looking for a senior.’ Liz merely rolled her eyes.
‘And I guess I should have noticed that heifer,’ Bella said more soberly.
‘You can’t expect to see to everything, Bella. Heavens. How many head of cattle are there on this property? Four thousand? Five? There’s only so much one person can do. If anyone should feel guilty, I should for not getting out there in the heat and the sweaty thick of things.’ Liz began to gather up the mugs and plates, then paused.MoreLess
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